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How Urban Planning Will Shape Nova Scotia's Sustainable Future

How Urban Planning Will Shape Nova Scotia's Sustainable Future

As the population of Nova Scotia continues to grow, city planners in the province are looking ahead to a future that promises both exciting opportunities and challenges. With more people living in urban areas, there is an increasing demand for efficient transportation systems, housing solutions and public spaces that can accommodate the growing population while still preserving the unique character of each community.

The New Normal & The Role of Architecture

The New Normal & The Role of Architecture

COVID-19, Architecture, Interior Design, New Normal, Remote Working:

The New Normal: a period replete with uncertainty where our standard methods and means of our daily routine have been disrupted. The office is a busy breakfast table, daylight is a blessing or a curse, and our privacy is only partially protected by the odd party-wall. As a graduate student of architecture, this is a fascinating time. While I don’t discount the damage the pandemic has done, it has provided opportunities to reflect on our previous ways of living within the built environment. In these reflections society can start to identify the role of architecture in the New Normal.